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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,544.72, 94,593.78 and 38,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,544.72, 94,593.78 and 38,329.02 is: 52,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,544.72 : 94,593.78 = 38,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,544.72/94,593.78 = 38,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,544.72x = 94,593.78 × 38,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,544.72x = 3,625,686,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,686,885.50/68,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,895.20

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